Essentially an endless action beat-em-up for iOS (and eventually Android, console and PC), the game promises the chance to "carve a path through hordes of daemonic minions and fight your way to Hell", backed with a heavy-metal soundtrack and ridiculous fighting moves.

It's not totally clear what WK's character will be doing in the game (UPDATE! See below) - though we surmise he'll be appearing as a "heroic assist" of some form, as well as performing one of his tremendously chaotic party hits.

So that's an 'Andrew WK' power-up in a rock-themed video game? Count us heartily in. The game is out in July.

Let's get ready to buy.*

In a statement the Eternal Descent team added:

"Brainchild of British guitarist and comic creator Llexi Leon, Eternal Descent: Heavy Metal Heroes is an action-packed 3D scrolling endless brawler. Carve a path through hordes of daemonic minions and fight your way to Hell - all to a killer soundtrack.

Set in a fantasy universe where lost souls lurk in every shadow and darkness veils sinister designs, heavy metal could be the key to salvation... or the gateway to destruction!

In addition to a cast of original characters, Eternal Descent: Heavy Metal Heroes will feature appearances and original performances from Joe Satriani, Arch Enemy, Wayne Static, Periphery, Andrew W.K., and many more rock/metal music acts appearing through regular updates.